Hi, all, and happy Thursday!
I know. It’s nuts out there. But remember: You. Are. The. Reason. We. Will. Be. OK. You and I, that is. And the simple, easy, quick actions we take every day to make our democracy thrive.
That is all. The rest is noise.
The only thing that matters is what we do.
So let’s make some calls.
Call Your Senators (find yours here)
Hi, I'm a constituent calling from [zip]. My name is ______.
First, a comment about a couple of nominations I support. The first is for Tracy Stone-Manning for the BLM. The second is for David Chipman for the ATF. I’m frustrated his confirmation is taking so long. Will the Senator vote to support both nominees?
Second, Republicans just demanded that funding to beef up the IRS to catch tax cheaters be stripped from the new infrastructure bill. WHY? The commissioner of the IRS estimates we lose $1 trillion a year in unpaid taxes.
[If Dem add:] Why are Democrats letting the GOP get away with stripping this funding from the package? I want them to put it back in. Rich tax cheats need to pay.
[If GOP} Why are Republicans demanding this provision be taken out? It’s a no-brainer of a way to raise money to pay for programs that will help Americans. I want them to put it back in. Rich tax cheats need to pay.
Call Your House Rep (find yours here)
Hi, I'm a constituent calling from [zip]. My name is _______.
First, I want the Congressmember to fight to include and pass the Better Care Better Jobs Act through budget reconciliation. We have to invest in our care economy.
Second, Republicans just demanded that funding to beef up the IRS to catch tax cheaters be stripped from the new infrastructure bill. WHY? The commissioner of the IRS estimates we lose $1 trillion a year in unpaid taxes.
[If Dem add:] Why are Democrats letting the GOP get away with stripping this funding from the package? I want them to put it back in. Rich tax cheats need to pay.
[If GOP} Why are Republicans demanding this provision be taken out? It’s a no-brainer of a way to raise money to pay for programs that will help Americans. I want them to put it back in. Rich tax cheats need to pay.
Extra Credit
Please post this on social:
The #ForThePeopleAct is crucial to protecting our freedom to vote, fair representation, and safe, accessible elections. Text DEMOCRACY to 33339 for daily reminders to call your senators and urge them to vote yes on #S1!
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Resistbot Text (new to Resistbot? Go here!)
[To all 3 reps][H/T]
I am writing to you as your constituent to ask that you prioritize climate action in future economic recovery legislation.
As the United States deals with the intersecting crises of COVID-19, an economic recession, and climate change, bold action is needed to address all three. Luckily, this is possible and can be done simultaneously through an ambitious green economic recovery package.
Climate change is one of the most existential issues facing us today, and the cost of inaction far outpaces the cost of taking action now. Additionally, climate change affects us all differently, with tribal communities, low-income communities, and communities of color disproportionately bearing the impacts of a changing climate, toxic pollution, and environmental racism.
By prioritizing climate action, including investments in reducing pollution in environmental justice communities, and in creating tens of millions of jobs in the economic sectors of the future, in our economic recovery, we can begin the process of a just transition to a 100% clean energy economy that works for all of us. I urge you to prioritize climate action in future economic recovery legislation for the health of our planet and the people that inhabit it.
OK, you did it again! You helped save democracy! You’re amazing.
Talk tomorrow.
Jess